Oliver Cromwell Flashcards
Did Oliver Cromwell pay ship money and contribute to the tax?
No. Oliver Cromwell was one of many to refuse to pay the tax. He believed it to be illegal as he did not have Parliament’s consent for it. Charles I also started to demand ship money even though no war had occurred yet.
Why was Cromwell in the position of Lord Protector special?
Oliver Cromwell was the only non-royal to ever get that position. After his death his son took over, just like a king or queen would.
Was Cromwell a Puritan, Catholic or did he support both?
Oliver Cromwell was a Puritan in the Long Parliament.
Why is Oliver Cromwell important in history?
Cromwell played a significant role in bringing Charles I to his execution. He was also famous for creating a very strong army that defeated Charles in the Civil War, it was called The New Model Army.
What side was Cromwell on in the war?
During the war Cromwell served as a general on the parliamentarian side.
What is the Protectorate?
The Commonwealth or Protectorate describes the period between 1649-1660 when England was a republic (it had no king or queen).
Was Cromwell overall a good Lord Protector?
No. Cromwell made many mistakes such as enter the House of Commons which was forbidden. He also repeated a lot of Charles’ mistakes such as dismiss Parliament in 1655. He also held many experiments on his people which added to his bad reputation. His leaders were Puritan so they changed England according to their religious beliefs i.e. They banned horse-racing.
Name all the changes that the Puritan Parliament made that spoiled many people’s idea of fun.
Quite a few things were banned during the Protectorate because they were seen as works of darkness. These things were:
Brothels horse-racing cock-fighting bear-baiting Gambling dens Christmas Alehouses (they were reduced)
Why was Christmas banned?
Christmas was banned because people began to forget the true meaning of Christmas, Christ’s birth. Merry-making was sinful, according to the Puritan Parliament. Many Christmas activities were banned such as drinking. It was seen as disrespectful to celebrate and drink on such a holy day.
What were the ideas that Parliament and Cromwell came up with.
Give MP’s power - Everyone expected a lot from them since the king had gone. The whole war had been about giving Parliament the power.
Give Cromwell the power- 1653 he became Lord Protector.
Give the army the power - Cromwell disliked this idea.
Make Cromwell the king - They asked in 1657 for him to be king.
When did Cromwell die?
3rd September 1658 Cromwell died of pneumonia.
Why did people want a king back?
Many believed that restoring the monarchy would bring order.
